Cities: Skylines 2 - Guides

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City Builder
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 75 /100 Critics Rec: 54%
Released
October 24, 2023
ESRB
e
Developer(s)
Colossal Order
Publisher(s)
Paradox Interactive
Engine
Unity

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

If you can dream it, you can build it. Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into the thriving metropolis only you can imagine. You've never experienced building on this scale. With deep simulation and a living economy, Cities: Skylines II delivers world-building without limits.


Lay the foundations for your city to begin. Create the roads, infrastructure, and systems that make life possible day to day. It's up to you – all of it.


How your city grows is your call too, but plan strategically. Every decision has an impact. Can you energize local industries while also using trade to boost the economy? What will make residential districts flourish without killing the buzz downtown? How will you meet the needs and desires of citizens while balancing the city's budget?


Your city never rests. Like any living, breathing world, it changes over time. Some changes will be slow and gradual, while others will be sudden and unexpected. So while seasons turn and night follows day, be ready to act when life doesn't go to plan.


The most realistic and detailed city builder ever, Cities: Skylines II pushes your creativity and problem-solving to another level. With beautifully rendered high-resolution graphics, it also inspires you to build the city of your dreams.

Genre(s)
City Builder
Cities Skylines 2 Skyline
Cities: Skylines 2 - Every Development Tree (And What to Buy First)

The development tree is a new addition to the series, and players who buy the wrong upgrades can make the game harder than it has to be.

A road maintenance depot building in Cities Skylines 2
Cities: Skylines 2 - How To Fix Road Conditions

Poor road conditions can lead to all sorts of traffic problems in Cities: Skylines 2. Here's how to keep these roadside issues from happening.

Cities Skylines 2 Density
Cities: Skylines 2 - How to Increase High-Density Demand

High-density zones are better for budgets, but convincing people to live in apartments can be complex.

An overhead shot of a city in Cities Skylines 2
Cities: Skylines 2 - How to Use Photo Mode (& Where to Find Screenshot Save Location)

Cities: Skylines 2 has a photo mode that lets players take stunning screenshots of their glorious creations. Here's how to use it.

Two apartment buildings in Cities Skylines 2
Cities: Skylines 2 - How to Meet Low Rent Housing Demands

Apartments can help solve housing issues in Cities Skylines 2, but these buildings may not work the way many players might think.

Cities Skylines 2 Not Enough Customers Fix
Cities: Skylines 2 Not Enough Customers Fix

Many players in Cities: Skylines 2 have run into the notorious Not Enough Customers error, and here is how it can be fixed.

Cities Skylines 2 Energy Network
Cities: Skylines 2 - How to Connect a Power Network

The in-game tutorial is helpful, but players may still end up missing a few important details.

Cities Skylines 2 Landfill
Cities: Skylines 2 - How To Set Up Garbage Disposal

No city can survive without garbage disposal, so getting a landfill up and running in Cities: Skylines 2 should be a big priority.

Cities Skylines 2 High Rent Fix
Cities Skylines 2 High Rent Fix

Many players may face the problem of high rent when building a city in Cities Skylines 2, so here's the solution.

How to Get Rid of Pollution in Cities Skylines 2
How to Get Rid of Pollution in Cities Skylines 2

This guide will tell players about all types of pollution that exist in Cities: Skylines 2, as well as how to deal with them.

Cities Skylines 2 Paths
Cities: Skylines 2 - How to Build Pedestrian Paths

Pedestrian paths are a useful (and cheap) way to move citizens around a city without having to build more roads.

Cities Skylines 2 Zones
Cities: Skylines 2 - How to Zone and Dezone

The first skill any Cities: Skylines 2 player needs to master is how and where to place construction zones.

Cities Skylines 2 Tram
Cities: Skylines 2 - How to Create Tram Lines

Trams are a new addition to the base game, and can be an effective way to move passengers around a city.

Cities Skylines 2 Map Tiles
Cities: Skylines 2 - How to Buy More Land

The starting area is fairly big, but players will need to expand if they want to reach the final milestones.

Cities Skylines 2 Upgrade
Cities: Skylines 2 - How to Upgrade Roads

Road size is an essential aspect of traffic management, and luckily it's one of the easiest things to do in Cities: Skylines 2.

Cities Skylines 2 Export
Cities: Skylines 2 - How to Import and Export Power and Water

A new feature in the game is outside utility connections, which prove useful for multiple reasons.

How To Make Money Fast In Cities: Skylines 2
How To Make Money Fast In Cities: Skylines 2

Many players wonder how to increase the city's profit in Cities: Skylines 2, so this article will discuss the most effective money-making methods.

image showing some of the starter maps in cities skylines 2.
Cities: Skylines 2 – The Best Starting Maps

For those wondering where to start in Paradox Interactive’s new city-builder game, here are the best maps in Cities: Skylines 2.

image showing the perks of preorder in cities skylines 2.
Cities: Skylines 2 – All Preorder Bonuses

Is the preorder worth it? Here’s the complete list of all preorder bonuses for Cities: Skylines 2 Standard and Ultimate Editions.

Cities Skylines 2 Roundabouts
Cities: Skylines 2 - How to Build Roundabouts

Roundabouts can keep traffic moving, and any good city planner should know how to add them to Cities: Skylines 2.